Bizarre scenes unfolded in the inaugural version of the American Premier League (APL) forward of the semifinals. The umpires apparently refused to take the sphere as they weren’t paid their dues and for paying for their very own bills in the course of the match. Moreover, they demanded for the owner of the league Jay Mir to return and pay them their dues $ 30,000 to take the sphere.
However, in response, the cops have been referred to as to arrest the match officers for holding the semifinal match hostage. Also, the American Premier League, on its official Twitter alleged that the umpires have been paid their dues already. Peter Della Penna, multimedia cricket editor at ESPNCricinfo, revealed the drama that unfolded in Texas forward of the semifinals on Saturday (December 30).Â
Moreover, it has been understood that the semifinal went forward as scheduled however with owner’s brother and one of the members from batting facet took up the umpiring job. Also, the ICC Panel Umpire from the USA, Vijaya Prakash Mallela, confirmed to Peter that the umpires weren’t paid their $ 30,000 dues and that the cops have been referred to as on them for his or her demanding cash for his or her providers.
“Sorry, this has to end this way with umpires not getting paid after paying our own expenses. Police were called on us when we demanded the payment towards our services and expenses. We had no choice, but leave. Good luck to all of you in your future endeavors. You all have a safe journey to your destinations and stay safe. We were thrown out by Jay Mir by calling cops on us as we demanded our money towards expenses and services,” Vijaya acknowledged.
As far because the semifinal is anxious, Premium Indians defeated Premium Pakistan by six runs to seal their place in the ultimate. Rahkeem Cornwall was the star participant smashing 41 off simply 20 deliveries.
